Commentary: Postal workers deserve our gratitude, support

By Ed Forry, Boston Irish Publisher
August 19, 2020
Ed Forry, Boston Irish Publisher

by Ed Forry

As a college student growing up in Dorchester, I had the good fortune of working for the “P. O.” while I was in school. In those years, many people worked in seasonal, 15-day jobs at Christmas, helping to carry the high volume of Christmas cards and presents. Sometimes, the mail was carried to homes twice a day, morning and afternoon.

Cummings Foundation in major reach-out to Irish groups for 2021 grants

Ed Forry
By Ed Forry
August 14, 2020

by Ed Forry
Boston Irish Publisher

One of Greater Boston’s leading philanthropies is reaching out to non-profit within the broader Irish community to apply for grants to support their efforts.

The Woburn based Cummings Foundation plans to disburse $25 million in grants, and is currently encouraging non-profits to submit letter of inquiry. The inquiry period will be open until September 4.

Commentary: Markey’s leadership on climate sets him apart

By Brian Concannon, Special to Boston Irish
August 13, 2020
Brian Concannon, Special to Boston Irish

Massachusetts voters have a lot on our minds as we approach the Sept. 1 primary and November’s general election: a pandemic, a struggling economy, and racial tension, among other things. But if we are going to take the long view, we should keep one issue, climate change, at the top of our mental list.

John Hume, a ‘teacher,’ used courage and audacity to deliver peace ­­– and hope – to Northern Ireland

By By Robert P. Connolly, Special to the Boston Irish
July 31, 2020
By Robert P. Connolly, Special to the Boston Irish

By Robert P. Connolly,
Special to the Boston Irish

During the years that I spent traveling to Northern Ireland writing about the bitter and violent Troubles and the peacemaking efforts aimed at bringing it all to an end, people would often theorize that time spent there must have been filled with angst and unease.

Wasn’t it scary to be in Northern Ireland? The short answer is no, although there is an episode that comes to mind.

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